Новости за 31.03.2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration declared Friday that it wasn't pursuing a strategy to push Syrian President Bashar Assad out of power, making clear its focus is on defeating the Islamic State group. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the U.S. approach was being driven by a new "reality" and that Assad's future had to be a decision for the Syrian people. Assad's grip over Syria has been at the heart of a six-year war that has killed as many as a half-million people, helped spawn... Читать дальше...

The announcement comes two days ahead of the planned unveiling of recommendations by an independent commission established by the City Council after a string of brutality cases that exposed poor supervision, questionable medical care and corruption at Rikers. De Blasio credited the drop partly to shifts in how law enforcement handles lower level crimes, like smoking marijuana in public. Advocates for prisoners have been arguing that smaller jails, based in the city's neighborhoods, would be better... Читать дальше...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Although many college basketball fans ripped up their NCAA Tournament brackets days ago, a North Carolina middle school student may consider having hers framed. The Charlotte Observer reports (http://bit.ly/2nThqBY) that Sasha Anderson, a seventh-grader at Mountain Island Lake Academy in northwest Charlotte, correctly picked North Carolina, South Carolina, Gonzaga and Oregon to make this weekend's Final Four.

Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the head of homeland security rebuked the chief justice of the California Supreme Court for asking federal immigration agents to quit “stalking” local courthouses as a strategy to arrest people who are in the country illegally. “As the chief judicial officer of the State of California, your characterization of federal law enforcement officers is particularly troubling,” read the letter, which was dated Wednesday and signed by Sessions and John F. Kelly. Sessions and Kelly said in their letter... Читать дальше...

Chase cuts ads, Duracell stops joking, and babies get high heels Tech companies love their April Fool’s jokes, but in the age of fake news, some are tiring of the tradition. An American footwear company has sparked disapproval on social media over high-heel shoes for babies. Company founder Michele Holbrook says the shoes, which are meant for crawling, not walking, are intended as a photo prop only and meant to be “funny and cute.” [...] as more and more brands find their ads popping up next to offensive content or YouTube videos... Читать дальше...

PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa faced political and financial turmoil Friday after President Jacob Zuma fired the finance minister in a Cabinet reshuffle, intensifying a rift in the party that took power after the 1994 end of white minority rule as well as concerns about corruption at top levels of government. The currency slipped, and people protested outside parliament and the national treasury against the dismissal of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, the widely respected steward of one... Читать дальше...

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say a New Jersey Catholic high school teacher has been charged with carrying on a sexual relationship with a student. NJ.com reports (http://bit.ly/2ok6qyC ) 25-year-old Theresa Hrindo was charged with two counts of sexual assault, two counts of endangering the welfare of a child and a single count of hindering apprehension.

WeChat, China’s most popular social media and messaging service, is looking to develop its payments service in the United States and Europe, where it hopes to attract new advertisers. “We needed to make a step closer in serving European brands,” said Tencent Europe director Andrea Ghizzoni. In 2013, the app hired soccer star Lionel Messi for a high-profile campaign outside of China. WeChat is hoping its expansion in Europe lure more high-profile brands to the platform, not only to reach consumers in China... Читать дальше...

More details have emerged surrounding the much-anticipated cocktail bar from David Barzelay and Nicolas Torres, co-owners of Lazy Bear restaurant.

TIJUANA, Mexico — The North American Free Trade Agreement has transformed this sprawling border town from gritty party spot to something quite different: a world capital of medical devices. Inside, Mexican workers churn out millions of medical devices each day, from intravenous bags to artificial respirators, for the global market. When President Trump threatens to redo trade deals and slap steep taxes on imports in an effort to add more manufacturing jobs, he focuses largely on car companies and air-conditioner makers. Читать дальше...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A family who lost a Norman Rockwell painting in a burglary at their home over 40 years ago got it back Friday and knew for sure it was theirs because of a scrape and hole the exact size of the butt-end of a pool cue. After the FBI recently went to the media with a story of the missing painting in hopes of generating tips, an antiques dealer who had the painting hanging in his home for nearly four decades came forward. The artwork depicts a boy sleeping on the ground, his dozing dog's head in his lap... Читать дальше...

Here Are the 20 Shows People Love to Watch the Most After They Air (Photos) Sorry, “Big Bang Theory” and “Empire” — your “live” TV Ratings are just too strong for this list Some shows are Appointment TV — others are not. “The Big Bang Theory” dominates TV ratings, but the popular CBS sitcom ranks 70th in terms of its delayed viewing. Scroll through our gallery for the 20 television series that see the largest jump one week after they air. Only two series — one on cable and one on broadcast ... Читать дальше...

[...] the 71-year-old, who was a Trump delegate to last summer's Republican National Convention, faces the fight of his career Tuesday against a union organizer and county board member who was a Bernie Sanders delegate at the Democratic National Convention. The race has captured attention well beyond the town of 75,000, as a segment of the electorate angry over the outcome of the presidential election pushes back and Democrats look to capitalize on that energy. Claar's rival, Jackie Traynere, is... Читать дальше...

The chamber did not vote on the $3 billion in taxes House Democrats are seeking, which led to a Republican floor amendment that sought a requirement for budgets to be based on revenues that aren't tied to tax increases not yet passed. Democrats have already said that they won't likely take a floor vote in that chamber on any of the tax bills that pay for it before completing negotiations with Senate Republicans, who passed their own $43 billion two-year budget plan last week. The Senate proposal... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — An album containing a rare photograph of abolitionist and Underground Railroad hero Harriet Tubman has been acquired by the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian's new African-American history museum. The National Museum of African American History and Culture and the national library announced their joint purchase on Friday.

MOSCOW — Russian prosecutors moved Friday to block calls on social networks for more street protests in Moscow and other Russian cities after a wave of rallies that have cast a new challenge to the Kremlin. The prosecutor general’s office confirmed Friday it has requested the state communications watchdog to block pages on social networks calling for more protests in Moscow and elsewhere in Russia coming Sunday. The U.S. and the European Union have criticized the crackdown and urged Russia to release all detainees... Читать дальше...

Consumers increased their spending at the weakest pace in six months February, while the 12-month rise in consumer prices was the largest in nearly five years. Officials have sent signals that the pace of rate increases will accelerate this year after seven years of stagnant rates at a record low near zero. The overall economy grew at a 2.1 percent rate in the October-December quarter, supported by a strong gain in consumer spending. “Consumer spending is likely to pick up in March and the second... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for former national security adviser Michael Flynn says he's in talks with congressional committees to testify before them in exchange for immunity from prosecution. Trump's attorney, Robert Kelner, said Thursday night that "no reasonable person" would agree to be questioned "in such a highly politicized, witch hunt environment without assurances against unfair prosecution." Congress is empowered to give immunity to witnesses who might otherwise be inclined to avoid a committee hearing... Читать дальше...

Palo Alto data analysis company Cloudera is the latest Bay Area firm to file for an initial public offering. The company, which helps other businesses install and use complex data analysis software, indicated Friday that it plans to raise $200 million, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition to established database providers like Oracle and IBM, Cloudera’s competitors include Hortonworks, a Santa Clara company that went public in 2014. Abhey Lamba... Читать дальше...

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge on Friday approved an agreement for President Donald Trump to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits over his now-defunct Trump University, ending nearly seven years of legal battles with customers who claimed they were misled by failed promises to teach success in real estate. The ruling settles two class-action lawsuits and a civil lawsuit by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman that had dogged the Republican businessman throughout the presidential campaign. Attorneys... Читать дальше...

Making its way back onto New York City’s cinema scene, Quad Cinema will host a bold and diverse film series in May, centering around immigration and the unique narratives that define this experience. The Quad, which originally opened in 1972 as New York City’s first multi-screen movie theater and survived for more than 40 years, reopens in April under new management, nearly two years after it closed its doors. When Vietnamese immigrants arrive in Texas seeking work along the Gulf, tensions arise... Читать дальше...

Francine Wilson, subject of major spousal abuse case, dies DETROIT (AP) — Francine Wilson, whose trial for killing her abusive husband became a landmark spousal abuse case and the subject of the 1984 TV movie "The Burning Bed," has died. "Temporary insanity — at the time — was not a recognized defense," said Greydanus. The case changed the way domestic violence would be viewed, Greydanus said, describing it as "a catalyst for the creation of virtually all legislation regarding domestic abuse and... Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic opposition to President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee swelled Friday as Democrats neared the numbers needed for a filibuster, setting up a showdown with Republicans who have the votes to confirm Neil Gorsuch. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York warned Republicans against changing Senate rules, which could prove momentous for the chamber and would allow all future Supreme Court nominees to get on the court regardless of opposition from the minority party. Читать дальше...

The goal of teaching American history has long been the creation of citizens who are loyal to this narrative and are willing to take action to support it. When taught in this manner, World War I signals the arrival of the United States on the global stage – as defenders of democracy and agents for global peace. The world history curriculum has tended to focus on the ways in which economic, cultural and technological processes have led to increasingly close global interconnections. When the work... Читать дальше...

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A powerful car bomb exploded near a minority Shiite Muslim place of worship in the northwest town of Parachinar on Friday, killing at least 24 people and wounding more than 100, officials said. Mushtaq Ghani, a spokesman for the provincial government, said the attack took place near Parachinar’s Shiite mosque, which is located near the Noor Market. Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of Pakistani Taliban militants, claimed responsibility for the attack.